Character of God
See the LORD working
“Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will work for you today…The LORD will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.” (Exodus 14:13-14) Just a few years ago, I was terrified to be alone. While student teaching, my breaks were different than the many college students … Continue reading
The LORD is my Shepherd
My newly finished sketch – the intimacy and trust relationship with Yahweh Raah.
Emmanuel
Emmanuel, God with us. Recently this name has been to me a source of comfort and strength, a reason to worship. I’ve known its meaning for years, but this Christmas season, Emmanuel holds a deeper meaning. Living alone has really changed my perspective in a lot of ways and has caused me to depend more … Continue reading
New Mercies Every Morning
“The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 As a Christian teacher at a public school, my responsibilities, passion, and focus go deeper than merely teaching my students academic principles. Though I am not able to verbally … Continue reading
Trust in God’s Faithfulness
I love learning, and it brings me so much excitement and joy to see how the Lord is working in my life and to understand what He is teaching me. It is very frustrating, though when I cannot see or understand what He is doing. It is encouraging to see growth, and when things continue … Continue reading
The Lord’s Delight
“Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make melody to our God on the lyre! He covers the heavens with clouds; He prepares rain for the earth; He makes grass grow on the hills. He gives to the beasts their food, and to the young ravens that cry. His delight is not in the strength of … Continue reading
The Lord of our Fears
“So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, ‘Lord, save me.’ Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, ‘O you of little faith, why … Continue reading